A 14-year-old boy has been rescued after heavy smoke filled a public housing block in Hong Kong’s Kwai Chung, prompting the evacuation of more than 50 residents.
Police said they had received multiple reports since 7.41am on Thursday of a suspected fire at Block 8 of the Kwai Shing West Estate.
Firefighters rescued the boy from a flat. He was believed to have inhaled dense smoke and was taken to the Princess Margaret Hospital in Lai Chi Kok for treatment.
More than 50 residents self-evacuated…